Berkley PBBFSHW4-BGM Soft Lures Review
Our verdict
The Berkley PBBFSHW4-BGM packs 13 pieces of 4 inch Bubblegum soft bait for $6.99, backed by a 4.6 star rating across 489 reviews and 400+ units bought last month. Built specifically for Steelhead, it lands in the middle of this comparison on both price and purchase volume.
Check price on AmazonBest for
Steelhead anglers who want a 13 count pack in a bright Bubblegum color, backed by a 4.6 star rating across 489 reviews and steady 400+ monthly purchases, at a price close to the middle of this comparison.
Skip if
Skip it if you are not fishing for steelhead, since the listing names that species specifically, or if you want the largest possible review count, since 489 reviews trails several other lures in this same comparison by a wide margin.
- Material Plastic
- Weight 0.09 Pounds
- Target Species Steelhead
- Size 4" (13 Count)
- Color Bubblegum
- Pieces 13
- Priced 30% below the category median ($9.99 across 65 tracked models)
Our scorecard
-
Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 489 owner ratings
-
Popularity2.5/5
489 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Steelhead fishing often calls for a bright, visible bait that stands out in cold, often stained river water. The Berkley PBBFSHW4-BGM answers that with a Bubblegum colored, 4 inch soft bait made from plastic, sold as a 13 count pack for $6.99. The listing specifically names Steelhead as the target species, a more focused pairing than the general All designation used on several other lures in this comparison.
At 4.6 stars, it matches the Yamamoto D-Shad and Berkley GMI2-WMPR, and beats the EBPHWR's 4.4 and GMG-NAT's 4.2, though its 489 reviews is a smaller sample than most of those listings. Its 400+ units bought last month sits in the middle of the group, ahead of the GMI2-WMPR's 300+ and the PBBPW7-PS's 300+, but behind the 500+ to 600+ figures on the higher-volume lures referenced here.
For steelhead anglers, the combination of a bright color built for stained water, a strong 4.6 rating, and a 13 count pack at $6.99 covers the basics well. Buyers who fish other species, or who want the deepest review history available, may prefer one of the Bass, Panfish, or Fluke oriented alternatives in this same comparison.
Pros
- 4.6 star rating ties it with the Yamamoto D-Shad and Berkley GMI2-WMPR for the second-highest mark in this comparison.
- 13 count pack at $6.99 gives a reasonable per-piece cost.
- 400+ units bought last month shows steady, consistent demand.
- Specifically targets Steelhead, useful for anglers fishing that species in stained water.
- Bubblegum is a bright, high-visibility color suited to low-clarity river conditions.
Cons
- 489 reviews is well below the 2,063 to 3,671 range on several other lures in this comparison.
- 400+ units bought last month trails the 600+ pace on the Fishbites 88 and Yamamoto D-Shad.
- Priced at $6.99, above the $5.99 entries from Berkley and Yamamoto.
- Species targeting is narrow, since the listing calls out Steelhead specifically rather than an All designation.
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
| Target Species | Steelhead |
| Size | 4" (13 Count) |
| Color | Bubblegum |
| Pieces | 13 |
Performance notes
At 4 inches, the PBBFSHW4-BGM is shorter than the 5 to 7 inch options in this comparison, sitting closer to the compact grub sizes while still coming as a 13 count pack. Bubblegum is a bright, artificial color rather than a natural tone like Pumpkinseed or Natural, and bright colors are commonly chosen for stained or low-visibility water where steelhead fishing often happens, which lines up with the listing's specific Steelhead target species. Built from plastic at 0.09 pounds for the full pack, it is on the heavier end of the weights referenced in this comparison, consistent with 13 individual pieces rather than a single lure. The $6.99 price for that pack count keeps the per-piece cost reasonable relative to the single-unit Berkley GMIG3-PW at $8.99.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star average across 489 reviews ties the rating with the Yamamoto D-Shad and GMI2-WMPR, though the review count here is smaller than either of those, and much smaller than the 2,063 to 3,671 range on the top-reviewed lures in this comparison. Combined with 400+ units bought last month, a middling figure next to the 600+ pace on the Fishbites 88 and Yamamoto D-Shad, the pattern suggests a solidly performing but more niche product, likely reflecting the narrower Steelhead-focused audience compared to broader, All-species listings. The rating itself is trustworthy given the sample size, even if the overall demand signal is more modest than the top sellers here.
More from Berkley
Similar fishing gear and tackle to consider
Featured in
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces are in the Berkley PBBFSHW4-BGM pack?
This listing includes 13 pieces of the 4 inch Bubblegum soft bait for $6.99 total. That count and price puts the per-piece cost in a similar range to other multi-count Berkley and Yamamoto packs covered in this same lure comparison.
Why choose Bubblegum color for steelhead?
Bubblegum is a bright, artificial color, and bright colors are a common choice for steelhead fishing in stained or low-visibility river water. The listing itself specifically names Steelhead as the target species, which lines up with that typical use case.
How does this compare on reviews to other soft lures?
At 489 reviews, this listing has fewer reviews than most other lures in this comparison, including the Fishbites 88's 3,046 and the Berkley PBBPW7-PS's 3,671. Its 4.6 star average still matches some of the higher-reviewed alternatives, though the sample size backing it is smaller.